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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

V7 ACMMOT history

V7 ACM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

V7 ACM grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,581 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 ACM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 ACM was last recorded at 138,581 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,775 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,806 miles
Average per year
5,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,581 miles
  • 2025 – 136,775 miles
  • 2024 – 136,015 miles
  • 2023 – 132,328 miles
  • 2022 – 129,523 miles
  • 2021 – 126,313 miles
  • 2020 – 123,420 miles
  • 2019 – 119,319 miles
  • 2018 – 108,967 miles
  • 2017 – 100,815 miles
  • 2016 – 93,466 miles
  • 2015 – 85,789 miles
  • 2014 – 76,807 miles
  • 2013 – 68,127 miles
  • 2012 – 59,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,581 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector insecure damaged slightly (4.8.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside parking brake efficiency lowRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear outer drive shaft constant velocity joint/coupling leaking/deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear reflector insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil/fluid leak(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,581 miles (+1,806)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,581 miles
    Test number
    253938841636
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector insecure damaged slightly (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear outer drive shaft constant velocity joint/coupling leaking/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass136,775 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,775 miles
    Test number
    273279544450
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear outer drive shaft constant velocity joint/coupling leaking/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil/fluid leak(s)

  3. Fail136,773 miles (+758)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,773 miles
    Test number
    624795710258
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective fault indicated (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear outer drive shaft constant velocity joint/coupling leaking/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil/fluid leak(s)

  4. Pass136,015 miles (+3,687)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,015 miles
    Test number
    781752069289
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,328 miles
    Test number
    379488546901
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail132,327 miles (+2,804)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,327 miles
    Test number
    433673830131
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass129,523 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,523 miles
    Test number
    756426297086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,313 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,313 miles
    Test number
    743780473854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,312 miles (+2,892)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,312 miles
    Test number
    967778108254
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass123,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,420 miles
    Test number
    628621632895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail123,420 miles (+4,101)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,420 miles
    Test number
    531380864345
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass119,319 miles (+10,352)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,319 miles
    Test number
    457377530955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,967 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,967 miles
    Test number
    399259974324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail108,961 miles (+8,146)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,961 miles
    Test number
    251780391569
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass100,815 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,815 miles
    Test number
    926279846285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,814 miles (+7,348)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,814 miles
    Test number
    513984917627
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass93,466 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,466 miles
    Test number
    643515355775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,789 miles (+8,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,789 miles
    Test number
    315445537148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,807 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    859317314384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,127 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    496583603480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,080 miles (+8,232)1 dangerous2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,080 miles
    Test number
    157702103330
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

  22. Pass59,848 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,848 miles
    Test number
    617669792274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,801 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,801 miles
    Test number
    146548292236
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V7 ACM

Does V7 ACM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 ACM is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 ACM?
The MOT on V7 ACM is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 ACM done?
V7 ACM was recorded at 138,581 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,663 miles a year.
Has V7 ACM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 ACM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 ACM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V7 ACM find?
V7 ACM passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear reflector insecure damaged slightly; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside; both nearside and offside parking brake efficiency low, and 2 more.

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